# The Fire and Rescue Services (Emergencies) (England) Order 2007, Article 2: Chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear emergency


(1) A fire and rescue authority must make provision in its area for the purposes of—
(a) removing chemical, biological, or radio-active contaminants from people in the event of an emergency involving the release or potential release of such contaminants; and
(b) containing, for a reasonable period, any water used for a purpose mentioned in sub-paragraph (a).
(2) In taking action for a purpose mentioned in paragraph (1) a fire and rescue authority must make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit serious harm to the environment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/735/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fire-and-rescue-services-emergencies-england-order-2007/article-2
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